Mischief

Yes, mischief.  That should be his middle name.  Well, that or determination.

But really, don't they go hand in hand.....

With Sammy Wei they certainly do.  He comes up with the craziest ideas to entertain himself and each one full of some sort of mischief.  And he carries through each act with such determination.  I am starting to think he strives to truly drive his Mama bananas! 

So let me share a bit of this mischievous little fellow....

His version of "snowboarding".  Glad I caught him before he reached the stairs!  (Lauren, you' ll need to give him some lessons here, not sure he gets it- I mean really...it's a scooter)

 Yeah, not sure how this got in my hair or even what it is...but I rubbed it all in so it would be even harder to remove.  Your welcome.

 Planning the escape route.  I thought I'd have a little more time before he figured out how to get out the back door.  I especially like how he moved the rug for sturdier leverage.  And yes, he uses that darn stool to climb EVERYTHING.  It's now hidden.

One of his newest pleasures is charging down the back yard, full speed, yelling "woa woa woa waooooo" the whole way.  Poor doggies have no idea what to do, chase or run!

But really, who couldn't love this face.... those chocolate eyes, that button nose , that drool....

Awwww....

Oh good, dancing on the picnic table.  Yes, just what I like to see.  Oh - and with my newspaper in hand.  Great.

But we just love him so much, mischievous dumpling or not!  And a wonderful milestone happened this month.  It was long overdue and an oversight on our part...but we celebrated Samuel WeiChe's "re-adoption" this month.  One day before my Dad's birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DADDY!  XXXOOO) we met in a Judge's chamber and swore in person what we always knew in our hearts. 

He reacted to the big occasion by tossing the Judge's golf ball across the room...oh ya, that's my Sammy!

And don't think that his mischief is completely made on his own.  Oh no...he has an accomplice in many of his devious acts.  One Simone QingLu is charged with this title.  She likes to talk him into "dressing up" which includes doing his hair and trying on pretty shoes....

Mmm hmm.  Those sure are pink princess shoes and a hair bow.  Anything for the JeiJei.

And speaking of....
while I can't accuse her of too much mischief  I can accuse her of being a fashion queen...yep, she picked out this outfit and she rocked it!  Love her fashion style, always have!

So this is a snapshot into what has been keeping me so busy.  Now you truly know his name. It's mischief.  And he's mine all mine!

And on another note....

Thank you all for any prayers and thoughts you offered for my Uncle.  I do believe in the power of prayer and how strong it is.  But sadly cancer was stronger this time.  My uncle left us a little over a week ago.  He will be so, so very missed, not only by his family but by all who knew him.  He was that kind of special guy...he touched any and all who met him in such a positive way.  My heart breaks knowing he will no longer grace our world with his huge, happy and singing presence.  The few days my daughter spent with him are embedded in her thoughts and in her heart still, and she is sad to not share Sammy with him.  And as sad as I am for me...well... please send your sympathy and prayers to my Aunt and the brothers and sisters who loved him so much.  

   Aunt Moe Moe, you know I'm thinking of you and sending my love.

J